PhotosPhotos: MUNA make big impression at Palace TheatreSara Fish • May 18, 2023The indie-pop trio’s second Twin Cities show in less than a year was a satisfying spectacle.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: How to fight loneliness... with musicJill Riley • May 18, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that help us feel less alone and inspire connection should we play?
ReviewsLet’s go, girls: Shania Twain does impress Xcel crowd very muchJoel Swenson and Tony Nelson • May 18, 2023The country-pop superstar rolled out a night filled with hits in St. Paul.
WatchThe Foxgloves perform in The Current studioMike Pengra • May 18, 2023Just three years in, six-piece band the Foxgloves have released an EP and a full-length album, and there’s plenty more where that came from. The Foxgloves recently visited The Current studio to record a session with Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra. Watch the full session.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Riot Fest 2023 lineup highlightsJill Riley • May 17, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Riot Fest 2023 artists should we play?
PhotosPhotos: Totally Gross National Party at IcehouseSara Fish • May 16, 2023A mix of Minnesota musicians and friends from around the globe gathered in Minneapolis under the banner of local record label Totally Gross National Product.
The Morning Show - With Jill RileyCoffee Break: Songs for spring in bloomJill Riley • May 16, 2023For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs about spring should we play?
Discover MusicAnnouncing the winner of the 2023 Tiny Desk ContestBobby Carter • May 16, 2023Nearly 6,000 independent artists submitted to this year's Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the Utah band that rose to the top.
WatchRobyn Hitchcock plays songs from 'Shufflemania!'Bill DeVille • May 15, 2023Prior to the pandemic, Robyn Hitchcock had never spent a protracted time off the road — but he couldn’t stop writing songs. ‘Shufflemania!’ is the name of the resulting album. Hitchcock visited The Current to play songs from it and to chat with host Bill DeVille.
WatchTommy Stinson plays songs in The Current studioMac Wilson • May 15, 2023Cowboys in the Campfire is the latest project from revered musician Tommy Stinson and his friend, Philadelphia guitarist Chip Roberts. Stinson visited The Current to play acoustic versions of a couple of songs, and to chat with host Mac Wilson.